Overview
Nimbus supports connection to the panel either via a direct ethernet to ethernet connection ("Direct Network"), or an ethernet connection via the sites network infrastructure ("LAN").
If connecting via LAN, Nimbus Connect supports DHCP or Static IP configuration. However, DHCP will still require 'Static Mapping' where the units are allocated the same IP address every time. Please speak to site IT for this requirement.
Equipment required
From Nimbus
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A Nimbus Connect or Fixed Gateway device.
From the panel manufacturer/3rd party
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Kentec Taktis 'Media Gateway' (part number K794).
and
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Ethernet 'crossover' network cable if connecting via Direct Network.
or
- 2x Ethernet cables if connecting via the site supplied LAN.
See example of each type of ethernet cable below. Note the differing sequence of colours at either end for the crossover cable.
Physical connections
Direct Network
Plug the ethernet crossover cable into the ethernet port of the Nimbus device, and ethernet port of the Taktis Media Gateway.
Check for a solid green light on the left-hand side of the ethernet ports. If no light, check the cable is actually a crossover cable and not a conventional ethernet cable.
LAN
Plug an ethernet cable into the ethernet port of the Nimbus device, and connect to the site supplied RJ45 port. Plug the remaining ethernet cable from the site supplied RJ45 port to the Taktis Media Gateway.
Check for a solid green light on the left-hand side of the Ethernet ports. If no light:
- Check both cables are an ethernet patch ('straight through') cable.
- Check with IT dept. that the port is active.
- Check both ports are on the same network and/or VLAN.
Configuring the Media Gateway
Ensure both the Panel and Media Gateway are updated to the latest available firmware versions.
On the panel:
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Activate the controls
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Login as level 3
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Select [Engineer Options]
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Select [Configuration]
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Select [Edit Configuration]
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Select [Panel Modules]
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Select [Configure Media Gateway]
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Select [Account 1]
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Set Intuitive Reporting to No
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Select [Account 2]
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Set Intuitive Reporting to No
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Select [Account 3]
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Set Intuitive Reporting to No
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Select [Account 4]
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Set Intuitive Reporting to No
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- Select [Phone Line 1]
- Set Line 1 Monitoring to No
- Select [Phone Line 2]
- Set Line 2 Monitoring to No
- Select [VR Setting]
- Set Off to Yes
- Select [LAN Settings] and configure as below:
| Field | Direct Network | LAN (DHCP) | LAN (Static IP) |
| DNIS | Blank | Blank | Blank |
| DHCP | No | Yes | No |
| IP Address |
192.168.1.1 |
As default | As per IT |
| Subnet mask | 255.255.255.0 | As default | As per IT |
| Default Gateway | 0.0.0.0 | As default | As per IT |
| DNS Server | 0.0.0.0 | As default | As per IT |
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Select [Submit]
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Select [Back]
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Select [MCE Setting]
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Set Off to No
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Ensure Port is set to 100
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Set Monitoring Period to 60 seconds
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Set Monitoring Grace Period to 30 seconds
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Set Max Pending to 1
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Select [Submit]
Configure the Nimbus Connect/Fixed Gateway & Web Portal
Configure the Nimbus device as below.
| Field | Direct Network | LAN (DHCP) | LAN (Static IP) |
| Address mode | Static | DHCP | Static |
| IP Address | 192.168.1.2 | As per IT | As per IT |
| Subnet mask | 255.255.255.0 | As per IT | As per IT |
| Default Gateway | 0.0.0.0 | As per IT | As per IT |
| DNS1 | 0.0.00 | As per IT | As per IT |
Nimbus Connect is configured via the Nimbus Digital App available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Fixed Gateways are configured using the Fixed Gateway Configuration Tool with the Fixed Gateway connected to your laptop via a mini USB cable. Follow links for guidance on installing and using this tool.
Configure the Web Portal as below.
Direct Network
- Taktis Media Gateway IP to 192.168.1.1
- Taktis Media Gateway Port to 100 (set by default)
LAN
- Taktis Media Gateway IP as per IT
- Taktis Media Gateway Port to 100 (set by default)